The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) requires all registered healthcare practitioners to pay annual fees by 1 April each year to maintain their professional registration. The exact amount varies by profession and category depending on the board and role.
These fees fund the HPCSA and its professional boards in regulating the health professions, maintaining registration records, upholding education and training standards, and ensuring ethical professional practice. Payment is mandatory and valid from 1 April to 31 March of the following year. Failure to pay on time may result in suspension from the register, penalties for restoration, and inability to practise legally in South Africa. Practitioners are encouraged to log into the HPCSA self-service portal to view their personalised invoice and settle the fee promptly.
Click here to read more on HPCSA annual fees.
Last Updated on 2 April 2026 by HPCSA Corporate Affairs